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Rochester, NY—This fall, Writers & Books is launching three new writing contests celebrating emerging and established voices across New York State. Opportunities include a juried residency for adult writers at Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat Center, and two poetry contests offering winners the chance to perform or be featured during the 2026 Poetry Festival in the Highland Park Bowl. Each contest includes an honorarium and other benefits. 1. The 2026 Juried Writing Resi

Aqua Porter ( ROCHESTER, NY):  TODAY, Senator Samra G. Brouk (SD-55) will honor Aqua Porter, RMAPI Executive Director, as her 2025 Woman of Distinction  at a celebration at Badfish Consulting. With more than 40 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Aqua has been deeply rooted in the Rochester community and now leads efforts to reduce systemic poverty. Under her leadership, RMAPI successfully advocated for a $15 minimum wage through its “Level Up Champion

W. Kamau Bell Rochester, NY- Emmy and Peabody Award-winning host, filmmaker, and comedian  W. Kamau Bell (CNN's "United Shades of America") has extended his nationwide comedy tour – "Who's With Me?" – through the end of the year with a stop in Rochester at Nazareth University Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The tour kicked off Feb. 13 at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. For tickets: Nazareth Arts Center Box Office – online or  by phone: 585-389-2170. Kama

ROCHESTER, NY – The Theta Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly invites the Greater Rochester community to its 70 th  Annual Clambake, the culminating event of their Achievement Week celebration. The annual event marks the conclusion of Achievement Week, a time when Omega Psi Phi Fraternity members across the country recognize and uplift excellence in their communities. The cherished tradition is not only a festivemgathering celebrating excellence, but sta

Fire Truck Visits Rochester Animal Services for Fire Prevention Week EventRochester Animal Services and the Rochester Fire Department will host a Fire Prevention Week event featuring a fire truck visit, firefighter meet-and-greet, and tips on keeping pets safe during emergencies. Attendees can pick up free ASPCA Pet Disaster Checklists and Pet Alert Window Clings while learning how to keep their furry family members safe.  Date : Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025  Time : 4 p.m.  Locat

WHAT: RCCI (Rochester Careers in Construction, Inc.) is helping to fill hundreds of construction jobs in the Finger Lakes Region by introducing students to career opportunities in the building and construction trades. The 27 th Annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day, one of the largest in this region, is Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Monroe County Fleet Center, Building 11. With over 1,000 students and educators from the Finger Lakes Reg

Walking For Rochester Celebrates Five Years and Record Breaking Cleanup Season at Upcoming Fundraiser Rochester, NY — Walking For Rochester will host its 4th Annual Fundraiser and Silent Auction at Glendoveer’s, located at 2328 Old Browncroft Boulevard in Rochester, NY, on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The event marks the organization’s fifth anniversary since its founding in 2020 and celebrates a record breaking year for community impact. This season alone, Walking For Rochest

Residents in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region have an opportunity to learn how their health is affected by their hair, skin and...

The final Community Garage Sale and Super Flea at the Public Market of the 2025 season will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct....

Healthy Baby Network and The Bridge Project launch a powerful new maternal and child health initiative. Rochester, NY — Healthy Baby...

Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County Reminds Local Media College and Job Fair Happening Now Mr. Clay Harris, Founder and...

The City of Rochester is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 session of Rochester Community University, a free program. This...